A forced faith ceases to be faith

Faith cannot be imposed. A belief compelled by fear, pressure, or law ceases to be faith: it becomes mere submission. Believing, by its very nature, is a free yes; if it is not free, it is worthless. That is why faith is proposed and offered, never forced. This cuts both ways. It is wrong to force anyone to believe—neither with violence, nor with blackmail, nor "for their own good"; and the opposite is equally wrong: sidelining faith, forbidding its display, treating it as something shameful to hide. Both extremes trample freedom. The healthy approach is to offer with respect and leave people free: give reasons, give an example, invite, and then respect the other person's response. Faith convinces by attraction, not by imposition.